Paul Ennals, NCB chief executive, said the decision was "a great result for children and young people".
"Children who have access to good quality free play provision are healthier and happier," he said. "At present, too many children do not have anywhere safe and easily accessible where they can play and enjoy themselves. This money should make a real difference for them and bring many additional benefits to their families and local communities."
The new programme will take its lead from Frank Dobson's review of children's play, published in January 2004. In the review, Dobson recommended that funding be focused on areas with the poorest access to quality play provision, with a major emphasis on providing inclusive facilities that can be enjoyed by disabled children.
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